Summary
This report is in two parts. The first part describes the information on Taser gun technology gathered by the Committee, the effects of this technology on the health and safety of persons subjected to it, its role in police work and the guidelines governing its use by the RCMP. The first part also sets out the reforms proposed by the Committee to ensure more transparent, safer and effective use of the Taser conducted energy weapon. The second part of the report deals with the death of Robert Dziekanski on October 14, 2007. It contains a summary of the information obtained by the Committee during its visits to Vancouver International Airport as well as the Committee's observations and recommendations about the facilities and services available in Canada's international airports.
Contents
1. Background to the study and the committee's mandate -- 2. The committee's approach -- 3. Structure of the report -- 4. Overview of taser gun technology -- 5. Health issues and related injuries -- 6. Taser guns and police work -- 7. Concerns raised and suggested reforms -- 8. Visit to Vancouver international airport -- 9. Mr. Dziekanski's tragic journey -- 10. Changes made by the CBSA and the VAA since the incident and the committee's recommendations regarding the layout and services offered at Canada's international airports.